Wapello County property record for 222 E 5th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,784 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,186 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007411240030000 |
| Primary APN | 007411240030000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,784 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,368 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 199 sqft |
| Deck Area | 824 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 222 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTUMWA |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52501-2626 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OTTUMWA ORIGINAL SE 36' LOT 64 BLK 2; NW 30' LOT 65 BLK 2 (222 E FIFTH) |
| Legal Subdivision | OTTUMWA ORIG |
| Legal Block | 2,222 |
| Legal Lot Number | 64,65 |
| Jurisdiction | WAPELLO IA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fifth Street Bluff Historic District listed 1998 · 43 contributing resources · NRIS 97001606 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Wapello County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 222 E 5TH ST, OTTUMWA, IA 52501-2626 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Corporate Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20125047 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2012 / 5047 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Wapello County assessment roll, as of October 9, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Wapello County |
| Municipality | Ottumwa City |
| Unified School District | Ottumwa Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,186.00 (+0.06%) | $159,490 (-) Land $12,590 Building $146,900 | $159,490 (-) Land $12,590 Building $146,900 |
| 2025 | $3,184.00 | $159,490 (+8.65%) Land $12,590 Building $146,900 | $159,490 (+8.65%) Land $12,590 Building $146,900 |
| 2024 | $3,184.00 (+15.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $146,790 Land $12,590 Building $134,200 | $146,790 Land $12,590 Building $134,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,764.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 28, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 76% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | OTTUMWA WATER WORKS serves 25,529 people · EPA ID IA9083012 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 370 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MCG Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
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